About
Dr. Wendy Glaberson holds dual board certifications in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology from the American Board of Pediatrics. She earned her MD from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 2013. She completed both her pediatric residency and her nephrology fellowship at Holtz Children's Hospital within the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Health System, finishing her fellowship in 2019. She serves as Medical Director of Miami Pediatrics and as Voluntary Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension at UHealth/Jackson Health System. Her clinical focus includes hypertension, nephritis, kidney stones, and congenital renal anomalies in children. She co-authored the genomics paper 'Integrative genomics identifies LMO1 as a neuroblastoma oncogene,' published in Nature Genetics. Castle Connolly named her a Top Doctor in both 2024 and 2025; she also holds recognition as Florida Top Doctor 2023 and a Healthgrades Honor Roll recipient. She mentors fellows through Jackson's nephrology program and admits patients at Holtz Children's Hospital, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and Jackson Memorial. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her husband, two young daughters, and the family dog.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (MD, 2013)
Residency
Residency in Pediatrics at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Health System — Holtz Children's Hospital (2016)
Fellowship
Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Health System — Holtz Children's Hospital (2019)
Additional Training
Voluntary Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension at UHealth/Jackson Health System
Certifications
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Glaberson right for?
Dr. Glaberson is an excellent fit for children with kidney-related conditions such as hypertension, nephritis, or congenital renal anomalies. Families seeking a physician with subspecialty depth alongside general pediatric care will find her credentials compelling. Her academic background suits parents who want research-informed, evidence-based treatment. She also works well with families navigating complex diagnoses that require coordination across multiple children's hospitals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Glaberson specializes in pediatric nephrology alongside general pediatrics. Her clinical focus includes hypertension, nephritis, kidney stones, and congenital renal anomalies in children. She brings subspecialty expertise that few general pediatric practices offer in-house.
Yes. Dr. Glaberson holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Pediatrics, covering both Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology. She completed her nephrology fellowship at Holtz Children's Hospital in 2019.
Dr. Glaberson earned her MD from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 2013. She completed her pediatric residency and her nephrology fellowship at Holtz Children's Hospital within the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Health System.
Dr. Glaberson admits patients at Holtz Children's Hospital, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and Jackson Memorial. This gives her patients access to three of South Florida's leading children's hospital systems.
Yes. Castle Connolly named Dr. Glaberson a Top Doctor in both 2024 and 2025. She also holds Florida Top Doctor 2023 recognition and is a Healthgrades Honor Roll recipient.
Dr. Glaberson serves as Voluntary Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension at UHealth/Jackson Health System. She mentors fellows through Jackson's nephrology program. She also co-authored a genomics paper published in Nature Genetics.
Dr. Glaberson serves as Medical Director of Miami Pediatrics. In this role, she leads the clinical team and brings subspecialty nephrology expertise to the practice's six-physician group.
Yes. Dr. Glaberson holds board certification in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology. She sees patients for routine pediatric care as well as complex kidney and hypertension conditions in children.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026